coldironkilz

A little flatter and broader on the pointy end and you would have a very interesting letter opener. I like them.

Well said Frosty.

Jim, see post #5.

Nice job Chinobi, gotta tell you I never thought of using copper...interesting choice.

That's good blacksmithing!

That...is nice gate!

Chinobi, the pendant with the stone was closed down tight (while cold as are the others) around the stone (no movement) when I do a bean I like to hear the bean rattle, somewhat like it would when inside the pod.

Very good pull. I say your customer got exactly what was order.

Here's a few pictures of the pendant with the pebble inside, finished with brass patina.

Very nice! If you're not careful you could end up with a full time job as an furniture manufacturer.

I made a few more of these the other day. Screwed one up...the bean wouldn't fit, so I went out on the lane found a pebble that would fit, finished the thing...it looks pretty ok.

Very nice!

Philip, I first tried to put the bean into a hot basket by wrapping it in aluminum foil placing it into the basket and throwing the whole mess into the water bucket. By the time I peeled the foil off the bean the bean was soaked just enough that the skin slipped. So I tried another method which worked.

That is a very nice candle holder. I swear...the things people are capable of making.

Outstanding!

Thanks Glenn, I have been asked before if I was a blacksmith (horseshoer), but I have never been called a blacksmith before...thank you.

So...I used 3 1/4 finish nails, it is power brushed (wire wheel). I used Johnson's paste wax and a rag to finish. I used four nails, twice twisted then opened. As for getting the bean in...well, if you really want to make these, well, that's part of the joy of blacksmithing (solving a problem). When you discover the answer you will also discover it's absolute simplicity. The bean is a Jacobs cattle bean. We have been growing them for years on our farm, with the same seed stock (open pollinated).

Caged bean pendant inspired by pawnee1

Farrier rasps make great shed door handles.

Thanks, Jim, thanks Ric

Thank you for the thoughtful suggestions. I will put them to practice!

Thank you! I'll try to explain my project a little more clearly. I am thinking of a garden accent. I am thinking of a staff not unlike a shepherds staff (less the crook). I am thinking of half inch sq tube. I am thinking of using half inch sq bar stock to incorperate various twists (elements) becoming more complicated as you ascend the staff, perhaps every six or eight inches. My thoughts are if I use sq tubing between each element; the piece will be a little lighter as well as less expensive. However the sq tube if not textured (somehow) seemed a little boreing to me. Any suggestions?

Well, it's not essential to maintain sq. Your second question causes me to scratch my head a little. Would you address both issues?

I am seeking suggestions regarding the texturing of sq. tubing. I have no particular texture in mind though it may help if you know that this particular project is intended to reside in the garden.

Thank you for walking us through the process...very helpful.